- Position Title
- Librarian (Maps)
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-RES-22-11500522-DE-SER Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 25, 2022 to Wednesday, June 8, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-1410: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for a Librarian.
2.
GS-11: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
3.
GS-12: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
4.
Performs original descriptive cataloging of library materials using electronic databases.
5.
Utilizes knowledge of bibliographic services such as OCLC, automated intergrated library systems such as Horizon, and MARC cataloging standards.
6.
Performs classification of library materials.
7.
Analyze physical science publications to determine proper access points and establish name and series headings and uniform titles.
8.
Review work of, provide guidance to and/or coach other catalogers in the cataloging of physical science materials. (GS-12 Only)
9.
Develops and maintains library collection of books, periodicals, reports, fiche, videos and CD-ROM discs.
10.
Describe your experience in applying library collection development plans and policies related to digital collections.
11.
Develop and apply digitization policies, standards and procedures.
12.
Practice proper archival practices related to long-term handling and storage of scientific material.
13.
Set up, utilize and trouble-shoot computer software related to digitization, curation and access of digital collections such as Adobe products and digital collections such as Adobe products and digital repository software. (GS-12 Only).
14.
Provide library support to scientists, technical staff, and the general public who are working on the full spectrum of geospatial data.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Describe your experience in compiling and formatting data for use in scientific reports and presentations.
16.
Describe your experience with geographic information systems (GIS) principles, practices, methods, techniques, and technology.
17.
Program and manage automated databases for the facilitation of scientific data. (GS-12 Only).
18.
Utilize knowledge of maps for collection management and responding to reference inquires.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.